April Vacation Week at the National Marine Life Center

There are a lot of exciting happenings at the National Marine Life Center this April Vacation! We hope to see you often.

Marine Animal Discovery Center is OPEN
to the public daily April 14 – 22, 10 am – 5 pm.
FREE general admission!
Special events and education programs are extra, as described below.

Spring Splash Open House
When: Saturday, April 14, 2012
Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Where: 120 Main Street, Buzzards Bay
Cost: Non-members $5/person. Members FREE.
Description: Join us for our Spring Splash Open House and make a splash about marine animals! Explore the Discovery Center, make a marine animal craft, enjoy arts and crafts and games and refreshments. Meet Catch-22, Bruce, Vesuvius, and Pierce, Sir Isaac Newton, and our eight cooter hatchlings. Tour our new marine animal hospital.

Marine Animal Medical Mystery

When: Monday, April 16 through Friday, April 20
Time: 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. daily
Where: 120 Main Street, Buzzards Bay
Cost: Non-members $5/child/program. Members $3/child/program.
Description: What does it take to be a marine animal care technician? What are some of the questions and “mysteries” involved in wildlife rehabilitation? Each day we’ll learn how to care for a different animal. Best suited for ages 8-12. Space is limited to 12 children. Please reserve your spot by calling (508) 743-9888, x-12 at least 24 hours in advance.
Daily Themes:
Monday, April 16, 11 a.m. – Sea Turtles
Tuesday, April 17, 11 a.m. – Seals, Sea Lions, & Walrus
Wednesday, April 18, 11 a.m. – Dolphins, Porpoises, & Whales
Thursday, April 19, 11 a.m. – Manatees & Dugongs
Friday, April 20, 11 a.m. – Sharks & Rays

Little Flippers Club (Story Time & Arts & Crafts)

When: Monday, February 20 through Friday, February 24
Time: 1 – 2 p.m.
Where: 120 Main Street, Buzzards Bay
Cost: Non-members $5/child/program. Members $3/child/program.
Description: Join us for a marine animal-themed story time and craft project! Different themes every day. All ages welcome; most suitable for children ages 3-8. Children must be supervised.
Daily Themes:
Monday, April 16, 1 p.m. – Sea Turtles
Tuesday, April 17, 1 p.m. – Seals, Sea Lions, & Walrus
Wednesday, April 18, 1 p.m. – Dolphins, Porpoises, & Whales
Thursday, April 19, 1 p.m. – Manatees & Dugongs
Friday, April 20, 1 p.m. – Sharks & Rays